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He said: “I don’t really have a prediction because I’ve never seen the guy fight that’s facing Conor McGregor, from what I know he’s a hell of a guy that’s on the ground, hell of a grappler – and he can wrestle.

“But the fans want to see you stand up and fight.

“Conor McGregor, he’s a tough competitor. He’s not gonna back down from anyone, he’s not scared, he’s a warrior.”